Groundperson
Position Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson.
Job Duties
- Provides support for the other crew members by controlling lowering ropes, limbs and persons from aloft
- Supplying tools for tree workers
- Controlling road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices and other methods
- Cutting, chipping and loading brush and wood
- Proper job site cleanup
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license preferred and may be required, depending on job requirements
- Certificates and licenses if necessary: Pesticide license, if required by state law; Herbicide license a plus; Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines; ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
- All listed benefits available to eligible employees
Pre-employment
- Pre-employment Drug Screen
- Social Security verification required
What We Offer
* Paid time off
Opportunities for advancement
All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
Group Health Plan
Employee referral bonus program
Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
Charitable matching gift program
All listed benefits available to eligible employees
Where We Are
The Davey Tree Expert Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada.
About the Company
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation!
Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Davey Tree Expert Company and CLS are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Contact Information
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at SurgeryJobs@davey.com.